This is where PixelTool’s PowerGrade presets for Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve come in to play. They often need (or should) be tweaked to fit the footage you are using. LUTs can sometimes work at getting your footage into an acceptable spot color correction-wise or technically, in the correct color space (the old technical vs. I can sometimes get around a creative block when color correcting or general editing by trying out of the box ideas, like adding a solid color on top of footage and changing blend modes to spark some ideas.Īn easier way to get a bunch of quick looks on your footage is with LUTs (Look Up Tables) and preset color grades. There is also the problem of a creative block. As trite and cliche as it sounds, it’s the truth. After watching hundreds of hours of tutorials, the only answer to getting better at color correction and color grading is to practice.

And to be good at one doesn’t necessarily mean you will be good at the other. Color correction and color grading can be tricky (especially for those of us who don’t work as a dedicated colorist).

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